Software in our computer laboratories

The software which is installed in a given laboratory depends upon
which courses currently use that laboratory. Special software
for certain courses is typically installed only in the
laboratories which are booked for that course.

Can I influence which software is installed on laboratory computers?

The departmental laboratories are for our students, so that you
have the resources to complete your course assignments in a
suitable environment. Therefore, you can of course influence
which software is available. For general software, that is,
software which is not tied to a particular course, such as
editors, you can let your preferences be known directly to the
support staff, which will investigate the possibilities. For
software which is intended primarily for a specific course,
you should first discuss the situation with the course
instructor.

Software versions

We try to keep the software as up to date as possible, but new
versions often appear more rapidly than we have need for
them.

It is always a good idea to install your own programs (which do not
require administrative privileges for installation) in your
home directory or under common data areas
(under Windows Q:\ or under UNIX
/pub/anarchy). Remember, though, that these areas are
publicly readable and writable, and other may be able to
modify your installation. Also, these areas are not backed
up, and so there is no guarantee that your program will
remain over a longer period of time.

Playing computer games in the laboratories

It is strictly forbidden to play computer games in the departmental
laboratories. Respect this rule so that all students can
have a quiet and pleasant work environment. The penalty
for violating this rule can be lockout from the
departmental computer systems.